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Calaonda IGT Calabria - Magnum - Librandi 2023
LibrandiMagliocco 50%, Merlot 50% IGT Calabria 150 cl 2023
CHF 21.83−15%(CHF 14.55/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 25.68
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- Librandi
- Name
- IGT Calabria
- Variety
- Magliocco 50%, Merlot 50%
- Vintage
- 2023
- Gradation
- 13.5%
- Format
- 150 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, sweet spices, vanilla
- Vinification method
- Maceration 5-7 days in steel
- Aging
- Refinement in steel, a few months in bottle
- Type of cask
- Steel
- Color
- Red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 5 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, aged cheeses
- Region
- Calabria
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Calabria
- Type
- Red wine
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The Calaonda IGT Calabria - Magnum from Librandi Winery is a wine that captures the essence of Calabrian viticulture in a magnum format, ideal for special occasions and grand celebrations. The name "Calaonda" itself evokes images of waves gently crashing on the Calabrian coast, symbolizing the grace and power of this wine.
Produced with carefully selected grapes, this wine reflects Librandi's commitment to incorporating sustainable practices and traditional methods with modern winemaking techniques. The result is a wine of exceptional quality that expresses the unique terroir of the region.
Visually, the Calaonda presents a deep and luminous red color. On the nose, it offers a rich and complex bouquet with notes of ripe fruits such as cherries and plums, enhanced by nuances of sweet spices and a light touch of vanilla from the oak aging. On the palate, the wine is robust yet balanced, with a well-integrated tannic structure and a persistent finish that leaves a lasting impression.
The magnum format (1.5 l) not only ensures better wine evolution over time but also makes a style statement and a declaration of celebration. The Calaonda IGT Calabria - Magnum is perfect for accompanying richly flavored dishes like red meat roasts, game-based dishes, or aged cheeses. It is also a wonderful gift for Italian wine enthusiasts, representing a remarkable example of what Calabria has to offer in the international wine scene.
Produced with carefully selected grapes, this wine reflects Librandi's commitment to incorporating sustainable practices and traditional methods with modern winemaking techniques. The result is a wine of exceptional quality that expresses the unique terroir of the region.
Visually, the Calaonda presents a deep and luminous red color. On the nose, it offers a rich and complex bouquet with notes of ripe fruits such as cherries and plums, enhanced by nuances of sweet spices and a light touch of vanilla from the oak aging. On the palate, the wine is robust yet balanced, with a well-integrated tannic structure and a persistent finish that leaves a lasting impression.
The magnum format (1.5 l) not only ensures better wine evolution over time but also makes a style statement and a declaration of celebration. The Calaonda IGT Calabria - Magnum is perfect for accompanying richly flavored dishes like red meat roasts, game-based dishes, or aged cheeses. It is also a wonderful gift for Italian wine enthusiasts, representing a remarkable example of what Calabria has to offer in the international wine scene.
The winery
Librandi
CalabriaItaliaSince 1953
A family-owned Calabrian winery, known for promoting native grape varieties and for significant ampelographic research.
- Grape varieties
- Gaglioppo, Greco bianco, Greco nero, Magliocco (Magliocco dolce), Mantonico, Pecorello, Guarnaccia nera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
- Extensive research and conservation activities: a collection vineyard with around 200 indigenous grape varieties.
- Clonal selection and registration of Calabrian clones.
- Multigenerational family-run business with roots in the Cirò Marina area.
- A network of six production estates.
- Production includes still wines, traditional method sparkling wines, and extra virgin olive oil.
The story
Librandi is a family-owned company that has been active for several generations. Bottling began in 1953 in Cirò Marina; over the decades the company expanded its properties and facilities and launched research and conservation projects for Calabria's ampelographic heritage, creating a collection vineyard of around 200 varieties and implementing clonal selection programs.
Production philosophy
The winery combines respect for local tradition with a scientific approach: it aims to recover and enhance Calabrian indigenous grape varieties, pursue viticultural practices focused on quality and sustainability, and transform the regional heritage into wines that tell the story of the territory.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards and wineries are located in the eastern area of Calabria, with the company headquarters in Cirò Marina and six main estates. The vineyards extend across various exposures and altitudes within the Val di Neto and Cirò areas, regions historically suited to vine cultivation.
Awards and recognition
The winery and its wines have received national and international recognition. Among the recent mentions on the website: Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso 2026 for Duca Sanfelice and 5 Grappoli Bibenda 2026 for Gravello.
